Thursday, May 8, 2008
night shift
Mom is still responsive. No new blood work until tomorrow morning (checking on liver, etc). New breathing parameters tomorrow morning. She could have the tube out by 9am. Still worried about high white blood count, maybe there is an infection somewhere. The new family joke is instead of telling each other "I love you" we stick out our tongues. (This afternoon I told her I loved her, then asked her if she loved me....oh yeah, I got a big tongue!!!) They are trying to keep her pain meds as low as possible tonight to have the highest level of consciousness possible to get the tube out tomorrow. Down side to this is she is pretty dang uncomfortable and now she is able to TELL US. Oh yeah, she was trying to form words around her tube for the first time. Unfortunately, we couldn't figure out what words. Let's hope tomorrow is as positive as today was. Your emails and cards and care packages are super. Once we knew she could hear us today, we reread ALL the emails and comments until she waved her foot and we said "Should we let you rest?" YES.
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I am so happy to hear some good news. This is the first time I have had to check in since this morning. I was hoping and thinking positive all day.
The poodles, Autumn, Jon and I send our love. Way to go Aunt Janet you will be reading while drinking a diet coke before you know it.
forever,
Christine
This is such great news - Carolyn and I are in Maui, checking your updates several times a day and hanging on every word. We are holding the picture of Janet fully recovered and in the pink of health. Jill and Amy, what a delight you are. Brian, I'm thinking of you most of all.
Much love to you all - Liz
Right on Janet!!! Show those docs what you're made of. If this doesn't let people know that miracles still happen, I don't know what will. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with all of you. Keep up your strength and determination.
Much love, Neal and Judy
We could not be happier to hear the good news. We check for updates several times a day. Looking forward to seeing you in Tahoe this summer. John and Grace
Good, very good morning Hansens! So happy to see the good news continues. I decided in honor of Janet's progress that for breakfast today I am going to have a Diet Coke and a cookie. Then I am going to read for an hour before I go to Mom's to finish the last two loads of wet towels and clothes that I couldn't get done yesterday.
It is turning cool again here. T-shirt yesterday and needing a sweatshirt today--house was about 50 degrees this am. Our lilacs are finally starting to bud--usually they are out in full force by May 1 or 2 but this year they may not bloom until Memorial Day.
Janet, keep up the unique communication. I can't remember if you can curl your tongue but that could be incorporated into your current vocabulary. I bet you have a ton of things saved up to say once they get that tube out!
Love to all,
Vickie
Thank goodness for all the good news. Janet, I am so happy to have you back. You have no idea how worried all of Sterling, VA has been!
Brian, Jill and Amy, thank you so, so much for all the information you keep posting.
Go, Janet! We all knew you were a fighter, and now we've had confirmation. Keep up the good recovery work.
Sukey
Excellent news! My refresh button on my computer is getting worn out from trying to get new updates. Keep posting!
Love,
Bridget
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